From the village of Howard opting to develop the $22 million complex itself to the building's amenities, the apartment complex at the heart of Howard's "Village Center" plan has sought to do things a little different.

The results of that approach was put on display Thursday at a grand opening for the first building of the three building complex. The 84-unit building opened for tenants in September. Erik Goerke, CEO of Alliance Management, the organization that manages the building, said about 50 of the units have been leased.

A second, 39-unit building is expected to be ready for tenants by December, and the village expects to receive bids for the third, 45-unit building in the coming months.

The units have upgraded appliances, quartz countertops, soft close cabinets, central air, trash chutes and an in-unit washer and dryer. Common areas include a club room, a social room, a fitness center and a large deck with grills and gas fireplaces.

"We want this to be something truly unique in the market," Goerke said.

Once completed, the three-building complex is expected to generate more than $300,000 in property taxes that will be used to fund recreational amenities in the Village Center plan.

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The village will break ground in May on the first phase of the 168-unit Howard Commons complex, a $22.5 million project in the heart of Howard’s Village Center district.
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